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Satellite view of Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle intensifying off the Queensland coast ahead of expected landfall. Picture: Weatherzone.

Cyclone Narelle strengthens to category five

SEVERE Tropical Cyclone Narelle has intensified to a category five system and is expected to cross the Far North Queensland coast on Friday morning, 20 March.

19 March, 2026

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